Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
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Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Installation
CAUTION: Check that No. 1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) and that the weights of the No. 1 and No. 2 balance shafts are at the bottom side.
1. Install No. 4 vibration damper.
Install the No. 4 damper with the 2 bolts.
2. Install No. 2 timing chain, No. 2 crankshaft timing sprocket, balance shaft drive gear and shaft.
(a)
Install the No. 2 timing chain by matching its mark links with the timing marks on the No. 2 crankshaft timing sprocket and balance shaft
timing sprocket.
(b) Fit the other mark link of No. 2 timing chain onto the sprocket behind the large timing mark of the balance shaft drive gear.
(c)
Insert the balance shaft drive gear shaft through the balance shaft drive gear so that it fits into the thrust plate hole.
Then align the small timing mark of the balance shaft drive gear with the timing mark of the balance shaft timing gear.
(d) Install the bolt to the balance shaft drive gear and tighten it.
Torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
(e)
Check that each timing mark is matched with the corresponding mark link.
3. Install No. 2, No. 3 vibration dampers and No. 2 chain tensioner.
CAUTION: Assemble the chain tensioner with the pin installed, then remove the pin after assembly. When doing this, avoid pushing the No. 2
vibration damper against the chain.